Nightmare on Elm Street...sorta
This afternoon I blundered downtown into a pretty busy 6 or 8 lane by 6 or 8 lane 4 way intersection with non working traffic signals. Nightmare is an understatement. The rule is simple enough, of...
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Skin head issues!!
So, I was at my computer, banjo in hand, listening to some Seeger style.......err....up picking style, when I heard a pop from the banjo head. As I tilted the pot the see what it was, I was greeted...
View ArticleMy latest .45 ...Ruger SR1911
I recently added the Ruger SR1911 to my handgun collection. I was able to shoot this on my range this past Sunday and am more than pleased with accuracy and operation. I believe Ruger has a winner in...
View Article4 String Banjo Blast in May
I just spoke with Rob Wright, the promoter of the Arizona Banjo Blast, and he asked me to send along his personal invitation to everyone on the banjo hangout. The Blast is May 17, 18, and 19th at a...
View Articlehow critical is the layout of a diatonic scale
Hi All, I'm trying to decide which neck to buy to build a Dulcijo for the grand kids. I'm going to buy one of those old harmony necks, one has fret slots the other doesn't. From the information I've...
View ArticleThis guy needs a lottery ticket now!
A 69 year old California man claims that he was attacked by a mountain lion and saved by a bear. With my luck I would have been attacked by a mountain lion moments before being being attacked by the...
View ArticleDid anyone here buy Jason Burns #20
Bernunzio has had this banjo for a couple of months. On Monday they put it on a very nice sale price, and it seems to have sold the same day. Wondering if anyone here is the new owner? John
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My Band Gig
Just want to throw this flyer to all who may be interested.I posted it here because i figured more people would see it. would love to see fellow "hangouters" there .(i play guitar and sing...
View ArticleSuch a deal on a gold top tension Smith at Elderly
This price just seems WAY too low for a gold plated, top tension Robin Smith banjo! $2500???? http://www.elderly.com/vintage/items/70U-3615.htm Standard disclaimer, but it seems like a heck of a nice...
View Articlelessons are going great!
my 3rd lesson went very good ive pretty much nailed cumberland gap and next week he's gonna play it on guitar and ill play banjo! I sure am glad to have Greg Allen as a banjo teacher! thanks y'all for...
View ArticleOld Kentucky banjo player- Warren O'Connell?
I met a woman today who said her grandfather was a banjo player from Kentucky. Warren was his given name, I believe that she said his surname was O'Connell, but it might have been O'Donnell. Anyone...
View Articlebeat machine
Does anyone know of an electronic drum beat machine that is both affordable ( less than $150 ) and worth owning that you would recommend? I have seen these used instead of a metronome but I don't...
View ArticlePentatonic Improvisation - Basics
Hi Guy's I just received an email from Geoff Hohwald telling me that he is currently working on a series of six new lessons on how to incorporate the use of Pentatonic scales and licks into your...
View ArticleJust lowered price on Vega Little Wonder
I just posted the Vega on Ebay item number: 270945334237 with a price lower than the classified price in BH. I dont know how to adjust the price in classifieds so I wrote the webmaster my dilemma....
View ArticleValue of 1976 RB 250 with repaired neck
How much would Neck joint at peghead broken and repaired affect the value of the banjo? I am sure that playability is not affected. But I have had another instrument with a repaired neck and I...
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Resophonic Guitar+Tenor Banjo, another virtual jam.
Paolo recorded this tune some months ago. His version of "Careless Love" is totally self-sufficient so I've got some little troubles while following his free changes of time. A very simple and basic...
View ArticleJim the Wonder Dog.....
I'd forgotten about this dog until I recently started looking at Llewellin Setters.... I'd read about this dog many years ago... Here's his story. Pretty amazing....
View ArticleFree Beginner Stuff MP#s Videos :)
Howdy Folks. To celebrate Pickers Academy's ninth birthday we are giving away this Free Beginner package. To BHO folks. Banjo History: What you get. Articles on The Modern Five String...
View ArticleMy favorite Dock Boggs tune ~ Drunkard's Lone Child
Hello folks, This vid below is my personal favorite that Mr. Moran Lee "Dock" Boggs ever cut in the (f#CGAD) tuning. I like it, even though the subject matter isn't very happy sounding. Dock Boggs ~...
View ArticleEdelweiss (chords or tab)
I'm making good progress with basic rolls and chording, keeping 'em slow and workin' on smooth, but I'm visiting my folks for Easter and I'd love to have a song to play for them. Also would be nice to...
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